For almost 100 years, Banyandah has belonged to one family. The historic Margate Parade home, one of the oldest standing residences on the Redcliffe Peninsula, is heading to auction for the first time after nearly a century in the same family.
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The three-bedroom character home at 103 Margate Parade goes under the hammer on 6 June at 5pm. Built in 1927 by the grandfather of current owner Jane Moore, Banyandah has served as a cherished coastal retreat across six generations. The name itself is a Turrbal word meaning Home by the Sea.
A Landmark With Deep Roots
When Banyandah was first built, Margate Parade didn’t yet exist. Those staying at the house could step straight from the front yard onto the beach. Jane recalls the road out front as little more than a narrow strip in her early childhood, and remembers the moment around 1961 when a portion of the front yard was reclaimed to make way for sewerage infrastructure.
The boathouse was moved back level with the house at that time, where it still stands today. Four original bathing boxes also remain on the property, each serving a distinct purpose from another era: a wash house with a copper boiler, separate changing rooms for girls and boys, and a dedicated workshop.
Before school age, Jane and her brother would stay at Banyandah from Christmas through to Easter each year. Even after the family moved to New South Wales, Margate remained the holiday destination every school break, with her father commuting into the city for work. The same families returned season after season, and Jane recalls getting to know them well over the years.
A Careful Renovation, A Hard Decision
Banyandah remained largely original until Jane’s father passed away in 2017, leaving the property to her. She and her husband undertook a renovation in 2022, raising the structure slightly to meet current building requirements while working to preserve the home’s heritage character.
The result is a home that blends coastal nostalgia with contemporary comfort: polished timber floors, a designer kitchen with stone benchtops, light-filled living and dining areas, a master suite with ensuite, two-and-a-half bathrooms, an entertainers’ patio, and parking for three vehicles including a garaged space.
Baylife Real Estate says the property represents a rare opportunity on the peninsula for a discerning new owner, with light-filled spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor flow creating a home suited to both everyday living and memorable occasions.
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Jane herself has described selling a year short of its centenary as sad. She has spent decades watching the bay from the front deck, finding the water restless and compelling on rough days, and simply beautiful when it’s calm. She worries about what comes next for the building, given its prominent position along the foreshore, and admits she is unsure how she will feel driving past once it belongs to someone else. Her brother lives nearby. Jane said she has always loved looking out across the bay to Moreton Island from the front deck.
For buyers, Banyandah represents something genuinely rare on the peninsula: a home with a name, a history, and a view that has been cherished by the same family for nearly 100 years.
Published 23-May-2026
